Overview

• Transport Minister César Sandoval said Cardinal Carlos Castillo's recent comments on insecurity were irresponsible and urged him not to claim officials contribute to deaths.
• In a radio interview, Sandoval pressed the Church leader to promote unity, calm and peace, insisting his role should not divide the country.
• Castillo's September 28 homily cited demonstrations led by transport unions and the Generación Z collective against the new pension system law.
• The cardinal argued protesters are not terrorists, describing them as people with rights and dignity who seek order and safety.
• He also stated the Church will endorse no candidate in 2026, calling for a clear separation between religious faith and electoral politics.